AI skilled workers in India grow by 14X: LinkedIn

Online professional networking platform LinkedIn in its new report has revealed that people skilled in Artificial Intelligence in India went up by 14x in June 2023 compared to January 2016. The report also mentioned that India is in the top 5 countries for AI talent.

The other top countries include Singapore, Finland, Ireland, and Canada. Ashutosh Gupta, Country Manager at LinkedIn India, highlighted that the Indian workforce has recognised the importance of these skills.

"AI shapes the future of work, India recognises the importance of human potential and the pivotal role that soft skills will play to build a world-class workforce of the future. With India’s top executives endorsing the potency of interpersonal skills in the age of AI, we’re entering an era that values more fulfilling, human-centric work”, Ashutosh Gupta said.

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Even in the workplace, 43% of the Indian workforce has witnessed increased AI usage. The report further mentioned that this increase in the AI usage has pushed 60% of all workers and 71% of the Gen Z professionals in India to recognise that acquiring AI skills could enhance career prospects.

The report also highlighted that 2 in 3 Indians say they will learn at least one digital skill in 2023, with AI and Machine Learning being among the top skills they want to learn.

Ashutosh Gupta has also said that employers should promote these skills in the workplace. “To seize the moment, leaders must solidify their commitment to skills-first hiring because prioritising potential over pedigree can expand talent pools, boost upskilling, and build agility in their workforce,” he said.

The report also mentioned that in 2022, the growth in hiring AI talent has outpaced overall hiring in Asia-Pacific region. 57% of executives are planning to enhance AI use in their organisations next year.